“The level of impairment to driving while using a mobile phone is similar to that of taking the wheel after consuming a few pints of beer. “Simple safety measures like positioning the phone holder where drivers can easily see the navigation on Waze, or keeping both hands on the wheel, are often ignored. Road Safety Department (JKJR) director-general Datuk Rosli Isa said using a mobile phone while driving results in a six-fold increase in the risk of a fatal road accident. Worldwide, the US National Safety Council revealed, mobile phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million accidents annually. In Britain, the fine for using a phone while driving is equivalent to RM1,095.

Source: The Star November 22, 2017 03:00 UTC